Jiang Jiamin opens up about TVB exit, past scandal, and career comeback

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Actress Jiang Jiamin, also known as Kaman , shared her reasons for leaving TVB in a recent interview on Thunder 881 Commercial Channel's Behind the Stars. The 31-year-old actress, who joined TVB in 2017 and rose to first-line status, revealed that her contract ended in February 2024.Jiang stated that she engaged in three contract renewal discussions with TVB senior management prior to her exit. 'The third time I talked with Sister Zhen and Miss Lok, they talked to me about life and asked me what I wanted to do when I was 30,' she said. 'It made me think about whether I was talking too much or too little. There are still many things I want to try!'Also read: Aaron Kwok confirms third child on the way during Father's Day appearance Although she hesitated when asked about a salary increase during negotiations, Jiang laughed it off and said, 'Hahaha! What are you talking about?'Following her departure, she guest-starred in four performances of Our Youth Diary , a musical produced by Chen Enshuo, and explained that she volunteered for the role regardless of compensation. 'I learned to sing for a month beforehand, but it was a big deal because I was nervous. I wanted to find the fire I had when I first joined the TV station!'Jiang also spoke about her experience with past controversies, including a 2018 scandal involving a married man. At the time, she considered withdrawing from the drama Brothers and admitted to having suicidal thoughts. 'I broke down and cried to the producer,' she said, adding that fellow actors Liu Yingxuan and Zhang Jicong offered support.Weight gain followed, which she linked to stress eating. 'Now I don't do that at all,' she noted. Reflecting on her mother's early concerns about the entertainment industry, she agreed that 'it is complicated,' and added, 'if I have children in the future, I will not let them enter the entertainment industry.'Also read: Instagram drama reignites as Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber unfollow each other — what really went down On coping with public criticism, she stated, 'I learned to deal with emotions. In the past, I was always afraid of being brave and would reply to negative comments. Now I know my place and I can just laugh off the negative comments.'Regarding the 'boat gang incident,' she explained, 'I used to act emotionally first… Now I have learned that no matter what happens, I will calm down for five minutes first.'Once close to fellow actress Feng Yingying, Jiang addressed the end of their friendship. 'Now I still believe that there is trust between people… We can only say that fate has ended.'Jiang also reflected on her previous romantic relationships, including a three-year relationship that ended in 2022. She acknowledged being 'love-brained' in her youth and tolerating repeated infidelities. 'I thought he wouldn't do it a third time… Now when I think back to those days, I want to cover my mouth!'Also read: Anne Burrell, food Network host and celebrity chef, passes away at 55, her family says When asked about a rumored breakup caused by her short haircut for a role, Jiang commented, 'Bye Bye! His tone seemed like a gossip, but I don't regret saying that… We broke up immediately, Bye Bye.'